King George Playing Fields get recognition with new plaque

Cllr Chris Bond, Cabinet Member for Environment officially unveiled the new plaques which will mark one of the entrances to the King George V playing fields in Enfield today.

The two new plaques were individually carved to replace those damaged in recent gales. One of the plaques shows a heraldic lion, the other a unicorn.

Enfield Playing Fields opened in 1939, the area, formerly Bury Farm now holds the newly revamped Queen Elizabeth II stadium and a splendid line of horse chestnut trees.

The field, in common with many other fields so named in the UK is dedicated to the memory of King George V who died in 1936. In his memory the open spaces were created by way of a King George’s Field Foundation to carry the late king’s name forward and promote the use of playing fields by the people.

All King George playing fields are distinguished by heraldic panels and an inscription commemorating the king.

Cllr Chris Bond, Cabinet Member for Environment said “I was delighted to officially unveil the new plaques marking the entrance of Enfield Playing Fields. This has been a long standing commitment to the Friends group and I am very glad to see this come to fruition.

“The mission of King George Playing fields has always been to promote the enjoyment of public open spaces by everyone; I am delighted to also support this for our local parks.

“The new plaques will give a welcome to everyone who visits the park.”